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Senate rejects bill to ban cellphone use for drivers under 18 after heated debate
Utah State Senate · March 12, 2013
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Summary
Senators debated House Bill 103 — a proposal to restrict cellphone use by drivers under 18 — with supporters calling it a targeted safety step and opponents arguing distracted driving is universal. The bill failed on a roll call, 11‑13.
House Bill 103, a proposal to limit wireless telephone use by drivers younger than 18, drew sustained debate on the Senate floor March 12.
Sponsor remarks framed the bill as an incremental safety measure aimed at inexperienced drivers. Supporters said the change would…
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